Genshin Impact is a big stage, come if you dare

After the fireworks were over, Xiao Gong ran over from the other side and happily chatted with everyone.

Xiao Gong: "Did you see the first big golden firework that went up into the sky?"

Paimon nodded repeatedly, "Yes, I see it! It's really beautiful and impressive!"

"Hehe, fireworks are meant to leave a lasting impression." Xiao Gong showed a proud expression, "I made that with Sora in mind, based on the feelings he gave me. In my heart, Sora is such a dazzling and brilliant person!"

Xiao Gong's bold and straightforward remarks made Kong look embarrassed. "Thank you, Xiao Gong. You said such good things about me."

Dazzling and brilliant people are used to describe heroes. So this is how Xiao Gong sees him.

Well, he needs to work harder to improve himself so as not to disappoint his friends' expectations.

Paimon's mouth opened wide, his mind spinning rapidly.

Is this a confession? Is Xiao Gong confessing to Sora? !

But she, Linghua, and Su Mao are here, all of them are the audience! And Xiao Gong said it so sincerely without any shyness... Hmm, it doesn't seem like a confession?

Paimon began to wonder if he had a new love brain recently, as he seemed to always think about that easily lately.

Xiao Gong handed Kong a piece of paper and said, "This is the recipe for the golden fireworks. If you want to see the golden fireworks again, come find me."

After a heated discussion about the fireworks show, Xiao Gong had to sort out the remaining fireworks materials and took the initiative to say goodbye to everyone.

Looking at the lively and energetic Xiao Palace, Paimeng couldn't help but sigh, "The festival is great! If I have the chance in the future, I would like to participate again!"

Many stalls closed early and she didn't even try them! Sue didn't experience the festival properly even though she turned into a cat.

This festival is over, and we will participate in new festivals in the future!

Paimon: Sumao, Sumao, recover soon~

Su Mao looked at the elf flying circles in the air in annoyance, buried himself in the backpack and lay down with his head in his hands.

Su Mao: Come back to normal soon.

The fireworks show and the festival are over. The traveler team sends Linghua home.

Kamisato House is located halfway up Mt. Kagemukai, passing through the Guardian Forest.

It is difficult to see the sunlight in the town forest where lush trees grow freely, and the luminous flowers sway gently, creating a peaceful and leisurely atmosphere.

Linghua glanced secretly at the blond boy beside her, then couldn't help but lower her head and grasp the hem of her skirt, staring at the pattern on it in a daze.

The happier you are, the faster time passes...

Just like flowing water and falling cherry blossoms, beauty is always so short-lived.

As the group of people went deeper into the guarded forest, they heard a strange sound besides the chirping of insects and the gurgling of streams.

Sora and Paimon couldn't help but look up and around. Sumao in the backpack also poked his head out, his eyes glowing faintly in the dark.

Linghua was worried that they would be nervous, so she explained and comforted them, "Please don't be afraid. The sound must be made by the raccoons in the Guardian Forest. Although they are a little naughty, they are actually very innocent and lovely creatures."

Paimon: "We are not afraid. We have already become familiar with each other."

The Guardian Forest is the territory of the raccoon Gobazo and his people. The Traveler Group had just arrived in Inazuma not long ago when they got to know them due to the introduction of Hanasari. After so much time had passed, they had already become friends.

Seeing Kong nod in agreement, Linghua felt relieved, "That's good."

One of the raccoons that had been making a commotion and making strange noises in the surrounding bushes finally couldn't help but jump out. It jumped up and down with the sound of a strange bell, ran away for a distance, then turned back and continued to jump up and down, as if calling for its friends to follow.

Su Mao, whose eyes had been following the jumping guy, finally couldn't bear it anymore. His hunting nature awakened and he rushed out like a black lightning.

"Where are you going? Wait for me!" Paimon chased after Su Mao and Yao Li and flew away. He turned back and shouted, "I'm going to chase her! Kong, you just wait here. If she runs back, catch her quickly!"

Kong was very calm. Today was considered a day of restraint for Su Mao. It was also nice to let the raccoons play with her and exercise. They would naturally come back to him when they were tired.

The opportunity to be alone that she had always wanted suddenly came. Linghua couldn't help but be stunned. She took a few deep breaths quietly, then turned to Kong and thanked him sincerely.

"I had a great time today, thank you." Linghua's eyes were as soft as water. "Today is a very meaningful day for me. I will always remember it in my heart."

Kong smiled and said, "You're welcome. If you want, you can come play with us next time."

The two stood there and waited for a while, but neither Paimon nor Sumao came back.

Kong looked up at the rising moon and suggested that he send Linghua home first.

It’s getting late, and my sister hasn’t come back home yet. As a brother, I must be worried.

Linghua raised her eyes and looked at Kong pleadingly, "Before that, I, I have something else I want to finish. Can I borrow a little more of your time?"

Kong is so good, like gentle and not dazzling sunshine, it is very normal for girls to be attracted to him.

In this rare moment when they were alone, she wanted to be braver.

She has clearly decided not to leave too many regrets in life, so she can be braver.

Although Kong was confused, he nodded and was led by Linghua to run towards the stream not far away.

The stream reflects the gentle moonlight and swaying luminous flowers, beautiful as a dream.

Linghua stood in the shallow stream, the cool water gradually slowed down her excited heartbeat. The girl raised her eyelashes, her clear eyes staring at the sky on the shore.

"Please, look at me carefully."

The moonlight is so gentle, the fireflies are swaying gently, and the girl is dancing alone in the gurgling stream for the boy she admires.

She expressed her clear and lingering feelings through her dance and her eyes, hoping that he would see it and remember it.

I hope he will remember this moment forever like she does.

Linghua raised her hand and waved a fan, and the frost turned into gentle falling snow, ending this dance and dream.

After the dance ended, Kong reached out and grabbed Linghua to help her get ashore.

Linghua looked nervous, "How is my...my dance okay?" Although she had practiced for a long time, she was still worried that she was too nervous just now and would perform poorly.

Sora smiled and clapped for her, praising her sincerely, "It's beautiful, like art!"

Linghua hesitated to speak, and finally smiled gently, "That's good, I... I'm not good at this kind of dance, it's good that I didn't embarrass myself."

It's true that I want to travel and go on adventures with Sora.

But it is also true that she can't let go of her brother and won't leave home.

The brother wanted to protect her under his wings. He didn't want her to be too tired, and he didn't want her to see more of Inazuma's dark side.

But she also wanted to protect her brother and share some of the responsibility with him.

I suddenly felt like being willful for once, and this is fine now.

Linghua let out a breath, "The time I spend with you... passes so quickly, and yet so slowly." She really doesn't want it to end.

Linghua looked at the path that stretched towards home and said, "I can go up the road ahead by myself." Kong is a hero, and she will also be her own hero.

Watching the girl's back gradually disappear, Kong walked towards Gobazo's location in a good mood, humming the new song he had learned. It was time to pick up Su and Paimon and take them home.